THE CULTIVATION OF AMERICAN GRAPE VINES, AND MAKING OF WINE

Book Description

Brooklyn: A. Spooner & Co., 1846.. vi,[7]-96pp. Small octavo. Publisher's gilt cloth. Illustrations. Shallow spot of gnawing from fore-edge of upper board, and small scrape to lower edge of same, light foxing, otherwise a very good copy. First edition of this important work in the relatively early literature of American viticulture. Spooner was largely associated with Brooklyn and New York newspapers and printing concerns, but accomplished much as a local historian, serving as founding member of the Long Island Historical Society, to whom his large library was given. This practical guide emphasizes that region, particularly the cultivation of the Isabella grape, and collects reports from the press of successes in other areas. A second edition appeared in 1858. Although fairly well represented in institutions (OCLC locates 22 copies), this edition is uncommon in commerce. GABLER G40050.

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